Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame facts for kids
The Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame was created in 1971 by the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana, to honor the horses and people who have played a significant part in the history of the racecourse.
Inductees
| Name | Inducted | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Frank "Buddy" Abadie | 2000 | industry official |
| Robby Albarado | 2005 | jockey |
| A Letter to Harry | 1992 | horse |
| Thomas M. Amoss | 1999 | trainer |
| Eddie Arcaro | 1971 | jockey |
| Ronald Ardoin | 1996 | jockey |
| Steve Asmussen | 2011 | trainer |
| Robert L. Baird | 1975 | jockey |
| Bobby C. Barnett | 2000 | trainer |
| Angel Barrera | 1994 | trainer |
| W. Hal Bishop | 1971 | owner |
| Black Gold | 1971 | horse |
| Eric Wolfston Blind | NA | track official |
| Blushing K. D. | 2001 | horse |
| Edward R. Bradley | 1971 | owner, breeder |
| Frank L. Brothers | 1992 | trainer |
| Joseph E. Broussard | 2004 | trainer |
| Ray Broussard | NA | jockey |
| Joe W. & Dorothy D. Brown | 1974 | owners |
| Cabildo | 1995 | horse |
| John Blanks Campbell | 1971 | track official |
| Chou Croute | 2001 | horse |
| John Francis Clark Jr. | 2001 | owner, industry executive |
| Colonel Power | 1992 | horse |
| Concern | 2004 | horse |
| William Cottrill | 1999 | owner |
| Davona Dale | 2003 | horse |
| Pat Day | 1992 | jockey |
| Jack DeFee | 1992 | industry executive |
| Eddie Delahoussaye | 1991 | jockey |
| Grover G. "Bud" Delp | 2002 | trainer |
| Diplomat Way | 1974 | horse |
| Dixie Poker Ace | 1997 | horse |
| Joseph P. Dorignac Jr. | 1992 | breeder, track executive, shareholder |
| Joseph P. Dorignac III | 2002 | trainer, track shareholder |
| Francis Dunne | 2003 | track official |
| Henry Forrest | 1999 | trainer |
| John A. Franks | 1992 | owner, breeder |
| Furl Sail | 2000 | horse |
| Mack Garner | 1971 | jockey |
| Edward H. Garrison | 1971 | jockey |
| Grindstone | 2000 | horse |
| T. Alie Grissom | 1991 | owner, breeder |
| Eric Guerin | 1991 | jockey |
| Abe Hawkins | 1997 | jockey |
| John Heckmann | 1998 | jockey |
| William G. Helis Sr. | 1991 | owener, breeder, track owner |
| Norman "Butsy" Hernandez | 2004 | owner |
| Samuel C. Hildreth | 1971 | trainer |
| Neil J. Howard | 2005 | trainer |
| Ben A. Jones | 1971 | trainer |
| Duncan F. Kenner | 1971 | owner, breeder, industry executive |
| Marie G. Krantz | 2003 | owner, breeder, track executive |
| Sylvester W. Labrot Jr. | 2002 | owner, breeder, track executive |
| Allen "Black Cat" Lacombe | 1991 | handicapper, track executive |
| Lane's End Farm | 2004 | owner, breeder |
| John S. Letellier | 1971 | track owner, executive |
| Lexington | 1971 | horse |
| Jack Lohman | 1998 | owner, breeder, industry executive |
| Johnny Longden | 1995 | jockey |
| Lecomte | 1971 | horse |
| Marriage | 1971 | horse |
| John G. Masoni | 1999 | track owner |
| Master Derby | 1992 | horse |
| Claude Mauberret Jr. | 2002 | veterinarian, industry executive |
| John O. Meaux | 1996 | trainer |
| Mike's Red | 1994 | horse |
| Mineshaft | 2005 | horse |
| Monarchist | 1971 | horse |
| Monique Rene | 1999 | horse |
| J. D. Mooney | 1999 | jockey |
| Gardere F. Moore | NA | track executive |
| William I. Mott | 1997 | trainer |
| Mervin H. Muniz Jr. | 2001 | track official, executive |
| Joseph A. Murphy | 1971 | track official, executive |
| James D. Nichols | 1993 | jockey |
| No Le Hace | 1993 | horse |
| Winfield O'Connor | 1999 | jockey |
| John Kenneth "Jack" O'Hara | 1993 | turf writer, book author, track announcer |
| Pan Zareta | 1971 | horse |
| Homer C. Pardue | 2000 | trainer |
| Peace Rules | 2011 | horse |
| Anthony Pelleteri | 1971 | trainer, track executive |
| Harvey Peltier Sr. | 1994 | owner, breeder |
| Craig Perret | 1994 | jockey |
| Princequillo | 2005 | horse |
| Quatrain | 1971 | horse |
| Rachel Alexandra | 2011 | horse |
| Reel | 2001 | horse |
| Risen Star | 1991 | horse |
| Randy Romero | 1992 | jockey |
| Louie J. Roussel III | NA | owner, trainer, track owner |
| Earl Sande | 1971 | jockey |
| Clifford Scott | 1996 | trainer |
| Tommy Scott | 1997 | trainer, track official |
| Scott's Scoundrel | 2002 | horse |
| William L. Shoemaker | 1971 | jockey |
| Silverbulletday | 2002 | horse |
| Tod Sloan | NA | jockey |
| Dewey P. Smith | 1997 | trainer |
| Larry Snyder | 1999 | jockey |
| Spanish Play | 2002 | horse |
| Albert M. Stall Sr. | 1995 | owner, industry executive |
| Joseph R. Straus Sr. | 1998 | owner, breeder |
| Taylor's Special | 1998 | horse |
| Tenacious | 1971 | horse |
| Richard Ten Broeck | 2000 | owner, track owner |
| Tiffany Lass | 1991 | horse |
| Tippity Witchet | 1971 | horse |
| Harry E. Trotsek | NA | trainer |
| Jack Van Berg | 1991 | owner, trainer |
| Marion Van Berg | 1971 | owner, trainer |
| C. W. "Cracker" Walker | 1992 | trainer |
| Thomas Jefferson Wells | 2000 | owner, breeder |
| Whirlaway | 1991 | horse |
| David E. Whited | 2001 | jockey, trainer, owner |
| Roger W. Wilson | 2001 | owner |
| Vester R. Wright | 1991 | trainer |
| Yorktown | 1996 | horse |
| Anthony L. Zuppardo | 2003 | owner |
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